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Carolina BalloonFest

  • When: Saturday, October 21, 2023,  7:00 am -  8:30 pm
  • Location: 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677
  • Cost: Friday, October 20 Friday Admission $15 Friday General Parking $10 Friday VIP Parking $20 Friday free parking at Troutman Park & Ride Saturday, October 21 Advanced Purchase Saturday Admission $20 Day of Saturday Admission $25 Saturday General Parki

The Carolina BalloonFest is proud to announce this year’s official festival date set for
​October 20, 21, & 22, 2023. Join us for a three-day weekend of family-fun featuring:

Special Shapes
3 Mass Ascensions
2 Fly Overs
Friday & Saturday Evening Balloon Glow
Sanctioned Hot Air Balloon Competitions
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Tethered Balloon Rides
Skydiving Exhibition
Main Stage Entertainment
Wine & Craft Beer Garden
Kids Zone & Stage
Walk In Balloon
Pilot Meet & Greet
Artisan Village & MarketPlace
Eat Street & Beer Tent

… all occurring within the presence of a cozy, Carolina autumn. Don’t forget to bring your cameras, lawn chairs and blankets to take in the full experience of our fun-filled weekend. Plan on coming early and staying late!

Over the past few years, National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. has donated over $787,000 to local nonprofits who volunteer many hours with us to host this 48-year-old tradition for thousands of spectators to see! With our nonprofit's mission to continue the heritage of hot air ballooning in Iredell County, we look forward to hosting you this October!

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